Japanese Kanji

tai

block up · obstruct · stagnant

Jinmeiyō variant · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONタイtai
  • ONテイtei
  • KUNとどこお.るtodokoo

Meaning

Block up, obstruct, stagnant.

Stroke order for 滯

滯 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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